The personal blog of Bill Given, Mayor for the City of Grande Prairie in Alberta, Canada. Covers issues relating to the community of Grande Prairie, the Province of Alberta and municipal government.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Council Agenda for January 11th, 2010

AGENDA FOR THE CITY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 11, 20101. CALL TO ORDER 2. NATIONAL ANTHEM 3. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

5. DELEGATIONS5.1 Ms. R. Gagnon, Resident, Re: Snow Removal/No Snow Parking RouteMy note: I've received a lot of email about this change I mentioned on my blog previously. I think we need to re-look at the issue and see if there might be a better compromise position that balances the city's need to have these areas free of parked cars while crews remove snow and the needs of residents.

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS6.1 Reserve Disposal of Lot R (Reserve), Block 3, Plan 3680HW (attached)6.1.1. Call To Order6.1.2. Introduction by Administration: For disposal of Municipal Reserve as requested by the Regional Authority of The Northwest Francophone Education Region No. 1, to enable them to complete a transfer of land.6.1.3. Presentations/Submissions 6.1.4. Close Public Hearing 6.1.5. Business Arising from the Hearing6.1.5.1. Reserve Disposal of Lot R (Reserve), Block 3, Plan 3680HWCouncil approve to remove the “R” Reserve designation from Plan 3780HW, Block 3, Lot R (Reserve), as identified on the attached “Schedule A” and to proceed with transfer of title back to the Regional Authority of the Northwest Francophone Education Region No. 1, as presented.

6.2 Bylaw C-1100-155, to Amend the Land Use Bylaw (attached) Bylaw C-1100-155, to amend the Land Use Bylaw text amendments regarding Dispatch Office.6.2.1. Call To Order 6.2.2. Introduction by Administration6.2.3. Business Arising from the HearingCouncil recess the Public Hearing of Bylaw C-1100-155 to Monday, February 8, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

9.4.1 Dispatch Agreement Renewal for the MD of Big LakesRECOMMENDA TIONCouncil approve the renewal of the contract with the Municipal District of Big Lakes to provide emergency fire dispatch services for a three year period in accordance with the fee schedule.

9.5 Community Development Committee – January 5, 2010RECOMMENDA TIONCouncil receive the minutes of the Community Development Committee meeting held January 5, 2010.